LASU Graduate Hit by Stray Bullet in Lagos PoS Attack
A recent graduate of Lagos State University (LASU) is reportedly fighting for his life after being struck by a stray bullet during an attempted robbery in the Igando area of Lagos State.
LASU Graduate Hit by Stray Bullet in Lagos PoS Attack
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday on Kayode Onafuye Street in the Alhaji Ede area. According to residents, four suspected armed robbers arrived on two motorcycles and targeted a Point of Sale (PoS) operator after allegedly following her to the neighborhood.
The suspects first went to the woman’s shop but found she was not there. They then went to her residence, where they reportedly called out to her and tried to force their way inside. However, the occupants quickly locked the entrance, preventing the gunmen from gaining access.
A resident identified as Bode said the suspects became frustrated after failing to enter the house and allegedly began firing indiscriminately. He said they had initially searched for the PoS operator at her shop before moving to her home.
Another resident, who requested anonymity, said the LASU graduate was walking along the street when he was hit by one of the stray bullets. He was reportedly unaware that a robbery attempt was taking place.
Residents rushed the injured victim to a nearby general hospital after the attackers fled. One of those who assisted him said the victim had recently graduated from LASU and was preparing to begin the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program.
A police source confirmed that officers responded after receiving reports of the incident and recovered spent shell casings in front of the building targeted by the suspected robbers.
When contacted on Tuesday, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, CSP Abimbola Adebisi, said she had not yet been briefed on the incident but promised to look into the matter and provide an update.
As of the time of reporting, the police had not released any additional information.
LASU Graduate Hit by Stray Bullet in Lagos PoS Attack